Fashion Design

Program Objective

The Fashion and Textile Design Associate Degree Program aims to educate creative and productive designers who are equipped with aesthetic knowledge, technical skills, and practical competencies in the fields of weaving design, print design, and fashion design. Over the course of four semesters (two years), the program prepares students to meet the demands of the design world and the fashion and textile industries.

Vision

The Fashion and Textile Design Program envisions guiding students to develop their vision in the fields of art and design by adapting to modern technologies, communication standards, and the competitive environment of today’s creative industries.

Mission

The mission of the Fashion and Textile Design Associate Degree Program is to cultivate qualified, well-equipped, ethically grounded, creative, and research-oriented individuals who possess a clear understanding of the sector and are ready to take on responsibilities within it.

Program Description

Throughout the program, students take courses focused on weaving, printing, and fashion design—fields that differ in technical execution but align in design principles. The curriculum aims to translate these three disciplines into original artistic and design-oriented outputs. The educational experience is enriched through factory and fair visits, museum tours, conferences, and exhibitions. Instruction is delivered in pattern, printing, and weaving workshops as well as in computer design studios.

Admission Requirements

Any student holding a high school diploma, whether a citizen of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) or an international student, may apply for admission to the associate degree program.

Graduation Requirements

Graduation requirements for associate degree programs are determined based on minimum credit loads aligned with student workload and the qualifications framework for higher education, as set by the relevant academic board. Curriculum content is structured accordingly.
To be eligible for an associate degree diploma, students must meet all academic requirements specified in the Cyprus American University Associate and Undergraduate Education and Examination Regulations. This includes successfully completing the required number of credits.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates of the Fashion and Textile Design Associate Degree Program can work in ready-to-wear and custom-made clothing businesses, as well as in companies producing fashion accessories. They may take on roles in model development, pattern making, production, marketing, quality control, and research and development (R&D).

Additionally, graduates can pursue careers in industrial design, textile design, or graphic design within various enterprises. Given the historical and cultural significance of clothing and accessories and the ever-evolving nature of fashion, combined with increasing consumer interest tied to economic conditions, the future of this profession is considered promising. Graduates may also establish their own studios to pursue more artistic and creative work independently.

Department Information

Program Type

Associate Degree

Program Approval
YÖDAK
Program Language
Turkish
Duration of Training

2 Year

Prep School
No

Akademik Kadro

SYLLABUS

KODUDERS ADITUKr.AKTSEMPTYKODU1DERS ADI1T1U1Kr.1AKTS1
SEMESTER 1SEMESTER 2
Course CodeCourse NameTPCr.ECTSCourse CodeCourse NameTPCr.ECTS
FSH001Textile Technology2135FSH102Apparel Production Technology3035
FSH141History of Fashion Art3035FSH104Fashion Painting and Illustration1235
FSH105Introduction to Arts Education1235FSH106History of Modern Art2135
FSH107Experimental Clothing Design1235FSH108Mold Design I1235
NH001National History2022NH002National History2022
FSH101Basic Design33610FSH203Clothing Creation Technics I3035
TURK001Turkish I2022Elective Course- 33035
EGL101English I3035TURK002Turkish II2022
EGL102English II3035
TOTAL1782539TOTAL2052539
KODUDERS ADITUKr.AKTSEMPTYKODU1DERS ADI1T1U1Kr.1AKTS1
SEMESTER 3SEMESTER 4
Course CodeCourse NameTPCr.ECTSCourse CodeCourse NameTPCr.ECTS
FSH201Clothing Design I2135ElectiveComputer Aided Mold Design335
FSH206Marketing in Fashion1235FSH202Clothing Design II1235
FSH207Mold Design II1235FSH204Clothing Creation Technics II1235
FSH205Quality Control in Apparel335FSH222Graduation Project0335
Elective Course- 43035ElectiveComputer Aided Design3035
Elective Course- 53035Elective Course- 73035
Elective Course- 63035Elective Course- 83035
TOTAL1652135TOTAL1472135

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